Connecting iPhone (or computer) to TV

Next week I'm getting wifi for the first time, a wifi router, new higher speed modem, and one of these new 'smart wifi Tv's'
I got the iPod Touch 4g and I got the mac-mini 2009 that can do HDMI or VGA out.
The TV I'm looking at has HDMI connectins, component, RF (cable), VGA, Ethernet and USB connections.
The question is: What's the best way to connect iPod Touch 4G and/or connect my computer to this TV? -- with either wifi (prefered) or cables.
I might be thinking along the wrong tracks...since I've never laid these type of tracks down before.
WHAT I WAS HOPING TO DO: Connect the iPhone and or iPod Touch 4G to one of these new 'smart wifi TV's' and be able to see what's on my iPhone, see it on the TV and use all the apps, etc. in a complete and normal way.
OR, connect the computer to TV and do all my computer stuff on it (in the comfort of my living room; not office).
BUT, ALAS, I'm getting the idea this won't work with the iPhone or iPod Touch 4G.
But, Question: ¿can be done through cables or wifi with the computer?
Re, iPhone: Problem is something to do with the iPhone not allowing 'mirroring.' so you can only see the screen either on the iPhone or on the TV, not both.
Is that the problem/issue?
There is an Apple product, the Apple Composite AV Cable - cost $39.00 USD
that says it "Easily connect your iPod, iPhone, or iPad to the composite video inputs on a TV. The cable also features audio and USB connectors."
at: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC748ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOQ&mco=MjAyNDI1OTU
Right now it has 266 questions and 142 answers.
The TV I'm looking at has HDMI connectins, composite, component, RF (cable), VGA, Ethernet and USB.
What if I was to connect to VGA (somehow)?
This 'smart TV' is only 'semi-smart,' btw, so not regular web browser, only 'widgets' that specifically connect to specific services/sites, like YouTube, Netflicks, etc. -- and I'd like to web browse and connect to others....thus use Safari on the iPhone....humm.
Plus, I'd like to use the iPhone apps -- but no can do?
OR >>>> NOW....I'm wondering....what if I just connected my computer directly to the TV...with a big long cable to Some I/O Port?
OR >>>> More naturally...does wifi TV and my computer now with wifi router/modem somehow allow me to put what's on my computer onto this new TV.....then maybe I shold just get a wireless keyboard and I'd be in New Age TV Heaven

hburgess3 wrote:
I'm having trouble connecting my apple tv to the wifi on my campus. To connect to this wifi on a computer or iphone you have to install a program.
Why?
Contact the school IT department,

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